NAUI is dedicated to providing the most comprehensive and safest diver training available in the world. “Dive Safety Through Education” is more than just a motto; it’s how NAUI professionals combine safety and fun into an adventure for a lifetime.

Since the beginning of scuba, NAUI professionals have led the way in every major development in the sport. More than any other group of professional educators, NAUI leaders have defined the trends in diving and inspire the future.

NAUI Excellence

NAUI Excellence

Celebrate the dedication and contributions of NAUI members past and present who have made significant contributions to our Association and the sport of diving.

NAUI Awards are presented annually

From the very beginning, the National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) has relied and benefitted from the talents and commitment of its members. We celebrate excellence in NAUI leadership each year by recognizing the contributions of dedicated members around the world who so freely give their time not only for the advancement of NAUI, but for the sport of diving in general and protection of the marine ecosystem worldwide.

NAUI members may submit a nomination form to highlight a NAUI Leader who distinguishes him/herself in the dive community, by visiting here. (Scroll down for award descriptions & criteria.) Nominations must be submitted before August 1.

For dedication and support to the advancement of NAUI operations worldwide, John C. Banks has been endowed with the first annual Executive Director's Award for 2016.

Criteria

NAUI members who have previously received an Outstanding Service Award and continued to distinguish themselves through further service to the association as described for the Outstanding Service Award.

Criteria

Voluntarily exposed him/herself to grave personal risk of life, limb or continued health during the effort, and

Made a rescue effort clearly beyond the call of any explicit or implied duty. This is a key criterion that is intended to distinguish the actions needed for the award from those efforts normally expected and required of a NAUI Instructor in caring for students and divers in his or her vicinity, or for his or her personal students.